'I would have no choice but to take it up, based on a Senate rule on impeachment,' McConnell said.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel on Monday said he would have"no choice" but to hold a trial if the House votes to pass articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. "Under the Senate rules, we're required to take it up if the House does go down that path, and we'll follow the Senate rules," McConnell told CNBC.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel on Monday said he would have"no choice" but to hold a trial if the House votes to pass articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. "Under the Senate rules, we're required to take it up if the House does go down that path, and we'll follow the Senate rules," McConnell told CNBC.
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